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More Help for Homebuyers and Renters Across the United States

The government's housing department, or HUD (Housing and Urban Development), is making it easier for people to get advice on buying or renting homes. They've got some new moves, including teaming up with ...

DC Attempts to Turn Existing Home Space into Apartments

Few people probably know who DC's mayor is (Muriel E. Bowser, by the way), but everyone likely knows it's another Democrat. That's all DC elects; maybe because you can't spell Democrat without DC. Who knows? Though ano...

Beware of Rental Fraud

Unfortunately, a lot of people in this world have always been trying to figure out scams to defraud you of your money. Sadly, this is just something that's getting a lot worse in these tough economic times. It's not necessarily becau...

What You Need to Know Before Renting a House

Renting a house is a huge step that requires proper preparations. Before moving in, you must save money and find the right home. Knowing how to go about it is essential to enable you to make informed choices. Below is a guide t...

Things You Need to Know Before Renting an Apartment for the First Time

When the time comes for you to move out of your parent’s house, you will need to rent an apartment. While you will finally be excited to enjoy some freedom, it will come with extra responsibiliti...

Tips on Finding the Right House to Rent Near You

There are several reasons you can choose to rent a house instead of purchasing one. For example, you may rent a home because you need more cash for a down payment, your credit rating could be low, or you may need more time ...

Rising Costs of Homeownership vs. Renting

Buying a house usually costs more than renting one. This is because you have to pay for things like insurance, property taxes, and repairs.  People expect to pay about 14% more for owning a house compared to renting on a reg...

Ways to Save on Rent That You Wish You Knew Before

Rent can be one of the most expensive parts of your monthly budget. Learning new and creative ways to save on rent is vital to have more money for other necessities. Most people struggle to clear rent on time and usually ...

What You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Home

It must be very exciting to buy a home for the first time. However, there’s a lot you need to know to avoid making mistakes and ending up in regrets. You need to understand the processes to follow and the people to...